as in tricorn
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
Other teams that are showcased on the walls, whether jerseys, helmets or other collectibles include the Lions, New York Giants, 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Earth-moving behemoths roll ponderously, men march about in hi-vis and helmets.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Erica spots a helmet that suggests her new roomie is, like her, a pilot.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Review safe walking or biking routes to school, reinforce seat belt and helmet use and update emergency contacts.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Earth-moving behemoths roll ponderously, men march about in hi-vis and helmets.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Erica spots a helmet that suggests her new roomie is, like her, a pilot.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Review safe walking or biking routes to school, reinforce seat belt and helmet use and update emergency contacts.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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Look under the hood for leaves or debris in suspicious places.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lens ships with front and rear caps, a reversible hood with a push-button release for its bayonet lock, and a soft carrying pouch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assailant then physically assaulted the father, knocking him to the ground and tossing his kippah away, a traditional skullcap worn by observant Jewish men.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Cenat launched the third installment of his Mafiathon series and was broadcasting live from a soapy shower while wearing a bonnet.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Linden, for example, serves lobster frites with scotch bonnet béarnaise.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa greeted attendees in his signature red Guardian Angels beret.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, the Pomellato woman sits in a bar wearing a patent leather trench, a beret, a stack of bracelets on one arm, glancing down at her companion — an English bulldog.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But then, Keller made his own discovery: Someone else claimed to have found the New Orleans casque.—
Chelsea Brasted,
NOLA.com,
9 Apr. 2018
Noun
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Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That means – barring an unforeseen leap from one of those guys – the Lakers will need to acquire a player to wear this hat for them.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Corso’s final appearance after 38 seasons on the show concluded 431 headgear picks.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Will someone else put on the mascot headgear to continue and honor Corso’s tradition?—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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